Sunday, March 29, 2009

Words are needed.Words for encouragement.Words for focus.Words for direction.Words for guidance.Words to share.Words to hear.Words to whisper.Words to hold.Words to silence.Words to praise.Words to feel.Words to understand.Words to question.Words to answer.Words to believe.Words to trust.Words to give.Words to receive.Words to ponder.Words to forgive.Words to thank.Words to know.Words……

Simply draw a maze on your page with a permanent felt tip. Add watercolor to areas. Journal in the spaces. Gesso shapes ( I chose squares) on top of this. A bright and easy start for a blank page in your journal. Now, simply add more art on top; more text or journling, collage, transfer, painted pic or anything you choose. It' nice as is....

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Do they perpetually hide behind what others expect of them? Why aren't they allowed to just be who they are? Is beauty only on the surface? Must a woman change to be accepted and appreciated? Size? Hair color? Clothing style? Nose? Breasts? Has the world become blind to inner beauty? It's time women are who they are, healthy and strong, no matter their outer appearance.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

to all the readers of this blog and to say how much I appreciate your kind responses.

I am blessed to have God share wonderful words and thoughts with me and I enjoy matching them with images I create to share. When it touches another in a similar way it has touched me is a double blessing. Journaling, creating art and sharing it is what I enjoy.

Here is a free image to use for your own art, journaling, and inspiration.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

is quiet except for birds' songs, an occasional whir of a car on the highway, an airplane and a couple of dogs barking as if to say "I'm awake! Ain't life grand?"

The early spring chill in the air makes the hot coffee even tastier. My heart feels joy and peace, one step closer to balance. I continually remind myself that balance doesn't happen in a day or every day even. It's a daily exercise in choosing priorities and knowing a Savior who is always there. Trusting God is the easy part. Giving Him complete control is harder but I highly recommend it.

Before walking at Fernwood…Deafening the silenceMy thoughts screaming,Too loud.Maybe I can find peace somewhere.

Juxtaposed by a once again full creek,Quiets the babbling in my mind.Warm sun on my back strengthens my cold spirit.Apart from worldly noise,Nature soothes my raw nerves.Believing in recovery,Restores hope to my tired body.Having unfailing faith returnsJoy for living.

Take time apartFrom draining routine.Step aside from daily grind.Give your soul and spiritA 5 minute break for silence.Soothing sounds of creeks flowing,Birds singing, and praise for God through song.Find the peace you yearn for.Carry back to daily schedules,These moments.In the midst of crazinessYour heart will lift.Your step will lighten.Your breathing will steady.You will know balance.

Do this daily.FindJoyPeaceBalanceAnd hope.

Survive life's fast balls.

My natural retreat--Fernwood.Much like St. Francis would have enjoyed,Or Christ's time alone in the wilderness sans satan.Or God on the 7th day after the creation….

Thursday, March 05, 2009

Made paste paper designs with my kids at the Y yesterday. Next week we will cut them up and make collage pictures. I pulled out my old designs and made a few new ones too....the exercise opened up the muse to me and if it weren't for a whole host of other activities for the afternoon I could have played for hours. My point? When the muse is absent, play like a kid. Use kid friendly ideas and just let it flow. Here are my results.

rambling thoughts today....2 entried accepted in local juried show....trying to find more ways to get organized and have the time I want to devote to more art...are we really sure the clock only counts out 24 hours...to each...mine is surely missing a couple...plus get all the rest and quiet time I need...time to spend with the Lord...time to serve others and be a friend....I know all women have similar struggles but sometimes we feel like the lone ranger...doing it all, being it all, having some of it....my pie is cut so eradically and of all years I chose this one to seek balance...well, I guess you just have to face all the time bandits to make any strides in going the distance....here's to all you women out there trying to fit it all in and not quite coming up to your own expectations...let's take 5...breathe....close your eyes and repeat over and over till it sinks in...